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I am an Australian writer interested in expanding my writing markets. My work has been published in regional tourism publications, a national magazine, on-line and in Christian faith magazines. I have worked as a research writer producing travel brochures

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Travel > Italy Travel destinations: Rome, Italy: 2 of 27
ROME My first yearnings for Rome began when I was sixteen. I became closely associated with an Italian family from Reggio Calabria. I was drawn to their natural warmth of manner and admired their stoic qualities and most of all their strong family feeling. Migrating to Australia would not have been easy. They encountered lang... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Trees: 31 of 249
PUSSY WILLOW TREE For months I have watched you, Leafless, with winter upon you, Yet, you indestructibly stood there, Giving me hope with each new leaf Appearing under the spring sun. You became a force in my life, Your aged branches overhanging my door, You spoke of a past age when you were planted In the larg... More..
Travel > Greece A visitor's guide to Mykonos, Greece: 1 of 8
THE GREEK ISLAND OF MYKONOS If you want the experience of a lifetime, I suggest you visit the Greek Island of Mykonos where you will be captivated by its Aegean soul. There is nothing quite like sitting by the beach in the new light of day on an Aegean Isle eating freshly baked bread with crispy bacon and coffee. There is a ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Nature: 6 of 35
TIME OUT I walked under the old elm trees. It was a cold winter's day and the air was sharp. There was no one to break the stillness. I was conscious only of the dank smell of wet leaves underfoot and the sheep and cattle grazing peacefully in the paddock across the creek. At last it was possible to be myself, away from peop... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Writing: 12 of 45
A TIME TO WRITE Isolation was something I wasn't used to. I was a city woman, nurtured on designer fashion, broken marriages, stress related ambition and an awareness of the social milieu to which I belonged. It was difficult to adjust to life out among the sheep and wheat paddocks. But survival was strong within me. I had le... More..
Travel > Europe Travel experiences: Walking around London: 2 of 5
THE ORATORY At last, after years of yearning to see England, I had arrived in London. My great grandparents had emigrated to Australia in the l850's, but always called England home. It was in my blood, I felt a strong connection. I had five days in London, so I immediately set out on foot from Earl's Court, where I was stayi... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Catholicism Grassroots evangelizing: 1 of 1
GRASSROOTS EVANGELIZATION IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AUSTRALIAWe are all called to evangelize. I write from the standpoint of an Australian Roman Catholic convert.It is hard to be a Catholic in these days of rampant media coverage. Every perceived misdemeanour in the Church is splashed across the papers and aired in confrontat... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Catholicism Praying in public: 1 of 1
TO BARE ONE'S SOULI ponder the question "What makes me so fearful of praying out loud in public?"In the wisdom of my years, I search my mind. One thing I have learned is that if something is hard to achieve it is well worth doing. The endeavour becomes fertile ground for growth and learning. As a child I was shy and timid. I ... More..
Pets & Animals > Horses (Other) How to overcome a fear of horses: 6 of 11
A NEAR FATAL FENCEAt the age of twenty-one when most people of my generation celebrated this great milestone in life with a grand party and were given "the key to the door," I was already married. My twenty first birthday was celebrated quietly by dining out at one of Melbourne's select Italian restaurants. Rather than throw ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Rain: 22 of 39
A HAPPY MANThe Food Market opened. Vince Endopoli was already on the job, checking the fruit and vegetables and putting the 59 cents a kilo marker on a bin full of large oranges, the special of the day. Nowhere could you buy oranges that cheap. Vince had done a deal with the growers who couldn't get rid of their load because ... More..